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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23
History of a Famous Maidstone.

| have in my possession the famous Deepen
brock maidstone which was brought from
Brazil by Capt. Ivory and by him presented
to his old friend George DiepenbrOck, from
whom the stone takes its name. The stone
has a very interesting history, having been
used among a number of the tribes on the
banks of the Amazon river for the cure of the
poisonous bites inflicted by reptiles and insects
so numerous in that country. 1t has been
quite freely and successfully used by Mr..
Diepenbrock on persons in St Louis and
neighborhood who have been bitten by rabtd
dogs, rabbits and other animals. Two months
ago Mr.. Diepenbrock was paralyzed in one
halt of has body, his voice gone, his face dis
torted, and all use of the limbs on the left side
gone Becoming my patient, he told me in
the event of my treating him successfully
he would present to me his famous maidstone,
and my efforts being crowned with success,
he valuable stone was DULY placed in my
keeping.
In color it is ashen gray, and is very porous
almose like sponge. When used, it is first
soaked in warm milk and placed upon the
wound, to which it adheres closely. The
virus is soaked up by the pores; it is then re-
moved, the wound cleaned and the stone,
after being soaked again IN warm milk, is
replaced upon the wound, and this operation
is repeated until the stone will stick no
longer Tht poison has then all been alb
sorbed. The stone is then carefully and thor
oughly cleaned, with a solution Of soda, put
into fresh milk and finally dried in the sun.
The stone may be seen any time in my office,
and will be at the disposal of any unfortunate
who may be bitten by vicious or rabid dogs,
or any poisonous reptile or insect No person
who has used this stone has ever suffered
from hydrophobia. The stone is held at
the nominal value of $500, although no
charge is ever made where it is applied-C.
Tuckett in Globe-Democrat
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23
A NoCTURNe.
FaoN THE GERMAN or RErSIcx.

Earth in heavenly rest is sleeping,
Moon and stars their watch are keeping
Where garden, bright with flowers,
Siumbers through the midnight hours.
Good night,
There, with moonbeams shining DER IL,
Stands a cottage, and before Il,
on a leafy linden spray,
Sings n bird its tender lay
Good night Good night
In her bower the maid lies dreaming
or the flowers around her cleaning,
Heavens own peace within her breast,
Angels, watching, guard her rest
Good night Good night
A L. Mackechnie In Cassell's Magazine.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23

"Ahl what's thisp exclaimed the intelligent
rompositor. "'Sermons in stones, books in
the running brooksF That can't be right.
have It'll He means Sermons in books, stones
IN the running brooks That's sensen And
that is how the writer found it. And yet he
was not happy.-Boston Transcript
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23

A man in Brooklyn has been making old
coins and imposing on innocent coin collectors
to the tune of thousands Of dollars. He pro-
duces pine tree shillings which nobody but
himself can detect from the genuine, and his
coppers of 1902 are beautiful to look at
Detroit Free Press.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23

Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Co., San Francisco, Cal, is Nature
own True Laxative. 1t is the most easily
taken and most pleasantly effective remedy
known u cleanse the system when bilious or
cOstive; to dispel headaches, colds and fevers ;
10 cure habitusl constipation, Indigestion, etc.
For sale in 50 cents and 81 bottles by f. Kali
teyer & Son. S-5Iy
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23

The railroads Of Colorado pay 20 per cent
Of the taxes and employ 10000 men, who sup
port $1,000 Of the population.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23

The total number of railroad accidents in
Germany last year was 2, IT'S The number
of persons killed OF died within twenty-four
hours after the accident was 476
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23
A LUCRATIVE PRACTICE.

"One very lucrative industry was pursued
by a number of alleged miners, which for
ayear or two yielded them handsome in
come. Whenever these gentry learned that
a trade was about to be consummated, they
would come forward and set up claim to
the property in question. No one wished
to buy mine and a lawsuit together, and the
seller was obliged to purchase the pretended
claim in order to complete his SALE
This was carried on for some time, until
the miners determined to put stop to 1t. In
one day several Of these bogus claimants were
taken out of Virginia City and hanged, and
the vigilance committee gave notice that any
one who in future set up a false claim to a
mine would meet like fate. This stopped all
attempts of this nature, and by 1873 the reign
Of fraud and violence was about at an end.
Since that time the mines have been COM
paratively quiet, but none who lived there
during the early days will ever forget the
wild lawlessless that prevailed. st. Louis
Globe DemOcrat
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23
NEW SOUTHERN PACIFIC TIME.

San Antonio Has Now Two Trains Daily
To and From New Orleans.
The new time card of the Southern Pacific
go in force toaay, giving Two l. ans daily, AS
follows:
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23

Last year 10000 tons of alfalfa hay were
cut in TrRckee meadows This season the
crop will be $1,000 tons.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23
RIFLE AND REVOLVER.
CLAIM JUMPING IN THE PALMY
DAYS OF NEVADA MINING.

How Matters Were Carried ON During
the Lawiess Periodical Gang OF Robbers
Brought to T.rms-A Lucrative In
dustry.
"You people in st. Louis" said an old 49er,
"know nothing Of what mining boom really
Is. Here the people are greatly excited IL a
mine advances 100 per cent in value during a
month or two, but during the palmy days Of
Nevada mining such changes were matters Of
daily occurrence, and occasioned no excite
ment at all II a man struck ore anywhere
in a good locality he could sell out for good
price within twenty-four hours, and without
the long negotiations which are the custom
here But if he determined TO retain the
property he had to defend it with rifle and
revolver, as he could expect no assistance
from the officers of the law.
al was in Phoebe during 1871 and 1872, and
certainly such lawless community was never
seen before. A few days after my arrival in
that camp witnessed an instance Of the way
matters were carried on. Two American
miners had uncovered rich vein of silver
and were taking out rich oar by the wagon
load. One morning. on going TO work, they
iouhu thth ny uubIsn
ers, who refused to give up possession, and
threatened the owners with instant death il
they were in any way interfered with. An
appeal to the law was greeted with scornful
laughter, and the miners saw themselves
about to be deprived Of the fruits of their
honest toll. When they were about to give
up in despair all attempts to recover their
property from the hands of the lawless rob
Isara hal m pfal ,a,ta.
rived.
ONE OF THE ARGoNAUfS.
"Jack Kendrick, a man universally re-
spected and feared on account Of his upright
ness and determination, stepped up to them,
and said that if they would give him a one
third interest in the mine he would drive of
the robbers. These terms were at once agreed
to, and without a moments delay Kendricl
sprang to the mouth of the tunnel and or
dered those within to give up possession at
once. Throwing down their tools and draw
ing their revolvers, the whole band came
charging out, with the intention OF annihi
lating the man who presumed to interfere
with them
@Kendrick had taken his measures well. As
soon as he spoke he sprang to the top of the
bank at the mouth of the tunnel, and, when
uhe eiahh Jumpers aPpedreu, oPeheu nre Oh
them with his Henry rife. Seven were shot
down before they fairly cleared the tunnel,
and the remaining five, terrified at the fate
Of their comrades made for town at top
speed, with Kendrick in hot pursuit, and be-
fore they found shelter three more fell before
his deadly rifle. This wholesale slaughter
struck terror into the lawless element, and
about put an end to the high handed outrages
which had previously been of almost daily
occurrence. Kendrick is now one of the
most highly respected citizens of Silver City,
N NJ
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-05-23

m nna Subscribers TO the WEEKLY LI0nT
lU,UOU wanted, at onl, 81 year.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
A PRESENTATION.

Mrs. Emily Monroe, one of the
most energetic iadys' in the Unit
ed Order of True Reformers went
to Petersburg, Va, last week to
attend a meeting of the Grand
Fountain, while there, to her sur
prise, Grand Worthy Master, VIM
w. Browne. presented her with a
gold badge and chain. 1t had
been sent there from this city as a
token OF the high esteem In which
she is held by the following subor-
dinate fountains of True Reform
ers in this city: Reuben, Lydia,
Queen Esther, Asbury, Wesley
Zion, Hager, Emanuel, Macedo-
MIA, Job, Mt. Carmel, Elizha, Le-
vi, Palestine and Jewel. Mrs.
Monroe is the Grand Worthy
Mistress of True Reformers and
is a lady who possesses great deal
of influence in this city among
the people.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
THE NEW SCHOOL BOARD.

Thhe District Commissioners
made the following order Tues.
day. "Whereas it appears from
the records of this Office that sew
eral of the present school trustees
were appointed for terms of service
which have expired, and that 9th
ers were appointed for indefinate
erms, and that said trustees are
serving as such in the manner des-
ignated and wherers it seems best
that the terms of such officers
should be fixed and determinate,
and that it would be best to ar
range the terms of their service at
this time, it is
Ordered: That all Of the said
school trustees are hereby removed
from the Offices held by them, and
that the following are hereby ap-
pointed members of the Board of
School Trustees, to hold Office from
this date for the term affixed to
their respective names. James W.
Whelpley, for term of one year ;
A. 81. Wilmer, for term Of one
year Louis A. Cornish, for term
of one year; John W. Ross, for a
term OF two years Joseph j. Oar
llngton for a term of three years;
John r. Francis, for term of two
years; W. w. Curtis, for term oi
three years; Ross A. Fish, tor a
term of two years James M. Greg
ory, for a term of three years"
By this order Trustees Henry
Johnson (colored) and Appleton
P. Clark are disposed and Messrs
Whelpley and Cornish appointed
to fill the vacancies.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
Balance
IN MEMORIAM.
ALMA LEAVENS BANKS,

Who departed this life Saturday,
September Sd, 1887, Mobile, Ala,
in the thlrty-third year of her age,
was born July %, 1855, the fifth
offspring of Thomas and Francis
Leavens, who was one of the first
and most highly respected families
of Mobile, Ala.
God, in His wise providence,
saw fit to call the mother Home
to rest ere Alma had reached the
age of eight years, and in few
short years thereafter the father
was stricken down with terrible
malady and he too succumbed to
the grim monster, death. leaving
Alma, Fanny and Frank, sister
and brother, orphans, upon the
cold charities OF an unfriendly
world.
Here they commenced the jou--
ney of life through childhood to-
gelher without the tender care of
either parent, keeping steadily in
the path of reclitude and clinging
to each other until they reached
their maturity.
Alma attended school and re-
ceived only a limited education,
enough however, coupled with her
practical experience, amiable dis
position, and her loye for virtue,
to fit her admirably for the duties
which she was called upon after
wards to perform in the relation
of wife and mother and which she
always discharged cheerfully and
conscientiously.
At the age of 21 she went to
New Orleans, La, to live with her
eldest sister Mary Louise Moss,
here she married in New Orleans
and returned to their home
in Mobile, where they have lived
happily together up to the mo-
ment she died.
Their union were blessed with
seven children, three boys, and
four girls, Willis, Alma, Luells
and Clarence, are In Heaven, Lii
lie. Fanny and Louis are left with
their father to mourn theil
mothers loss.
Mrs. Banks professed religion
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
L. HEILBURN.

The attention of the readers of
the BEE is again called to the ad-
vertisement of their friend and &C.
commodating merchant, Mr.. Lou
is Heilbnrn, at 402 7th st. II. W.
This gentleman, as the BEE stated
some lime ago, has been and is
the colored peoples friend. In in
PRODUCING the fall and winter
stock of this gentleman to the
public the BEE desires to say that
he has the best, cheapest and mos+
lasting in the market at a reason
able price. Call and see him and
his old woman in the shoe. Car.
ry your sisters, daughters, cous-
ins and aunts.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17

October 10Th, 1886, joined Zion
A. M. Z. Church and linked her
self with Glass No. 2 and remained
q steadfast member and a true
believer in the Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ, until she closed her
eyes in death.
She was very popular in her
church, loved by pastor, leader
and members.
She was kind, gentle and true
sociable, generous and charitable.
These traits of character endeared
her.
SIN the rainbow smile of her
gentle spirit a light that grows
brighter in adversely, comfort and
happiness could always be
formed"
But the ennobling and refining
attributes of her soul laid in her
faithfulness, faithful in friendship,
faithful In morals, faithful in love
and finally faithful to her God.
In her q devoted and endearlng
sister, kind and loving mother,
and a true and afectionate wife
has gone to a world unknown.
Gone to join the Heavenly band,
(lrnG fafp and tIorN at,<N
Just across the river in Beulah Land"
Where parting will be no more.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
A COLORED DEMOCRAT DIS
CHARGED.

Robert F. Mcintyre, of Albany,
N. Y, and the protege of ex-Re-
cordel J. G. Matthews, was dis.
charged from the Office of the Re-
corder of Deeds last week. Mr..
Mcintyre was the only colored
democrat in the Office, and he
claims that he was discharged on
the recommendation Of Mr.. John
son, clerk in the Office, and an
other colored republican, Drupree,
brother.in law Of Trotter, in the
Boston Post Office. Mr.. Mcintyre
says that Mr.. Henry johnson, a
colored republican, is really the
Recorder of Deeds. Mcintyre was
one of the most earnest workers for
the election of President Cleveland
in the canvass of 1884. Much sur
prise is manifested on the part of
ex-Recorder Matthews friends,
that Loguen and Mcintyre, the on,
ly colored friends of the admins.
tration, should be discharged from
the Recorders Office at the instance
of republicans. It is said that Re
corder Trotter was compelled to
make these discharges to liquidate
an Indebtedness on a note brought
against him by Mr.. Matthews, and
that Matthews was forcing pay
ment.
There are other matters which
may be developed in a few days,
which may operate favorably to
Mr.. Trotter. 1t is said that neither
Johnson or Dupree had anything
to do with the discharge, but Mr..
Trotter was compelled to reduce
his force to enable him to pay off a
note that he (Trotter) gave to Mr.
Matthews to the amount of $4,000
Tor furniture and repairs, that Mat
thews claimed that he put in the
Office, which Recorder Trotter has
obligated himself to pay.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
SPECIAL NOTICES.

st. Paul A. M. e. church 9Th bet.
ID. and E. streets 8. W. Rev. G. w.
Fitzhugh, pastor. Services at IL
a. M. and s p. m. Sabbath Sunday
School, 9:a. m. j. W. Butcher
Superintendent.
AS the administration changes
so do men. Mr.. Alfred J. Hogan
is the manager of a new fish and
oyster market at 2026 14th st.,
n. W. People who want every
thing fresh in the way of hard
and soft shell crabs, clans, &C.,
should visit this place. Far
ties, balls, hotels &C., served on
the shortest notice. Don't fail to
call.
wish to inform the public that,
although being boycotted by the
K. of L. these last ten weeks, my
Band and Orchestra are in first
class condition, open to engage.
ments, with 25 first class musicians
Parties wishing to engage music
for balls, parties, germans. Sc
will find it to their advantage to
consult with the undersigned be
fore engaging music.
f. KRAUSE,
Leader Nat. Rifles Band
Furnished rooms with board fol
two persons, on second floor, per
manent if suited, prompt pay, ap
ply at 1918 NJ st. n. W.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
SOCIETY NOTES.

Miss Church, formerly of Mem
phis, Tenn, but now of Oberlin,
Ohio, is the guest of Miss Susie
Cox.
DIR. Daniel 81. Williams, of Chi
cago, left for Baltimore and Phila-
delphia last week.
Miss F. M. Williams, of the Re-
corder's Office, has returned to the
city from Annapolis, Md.
Miss Cooper, of n. g., is fine
conversatiOnalist.
Mrs. L. Chase and daughter, Eva
will return to the city this eve'g.
Mrs. L. V. Contee and two daugh-
ters caught a severe cold at the
medical reception last week. They
have been quite sick, but are now
improving.
Mrs. Lulie Mitchell, who has
been living in Denver, COL, will
return to the city tomorrow morn.
ing.
Miss M. c. Smith will be mar.
ried to Mr.. w. B. Brown, at the
End Baptist Church Thursday
eve'g, Sept. %. They will hold a
reception at 1927 Sd ST., from $50
to IL 100 p. M.
Miss Hattie A. Frazier and VIM.
A. Hammond, of Alexandria, Va,
will be married Sept. 2Oth at Rob-
erts' Chapel. Reception at 1852
Washington street, from 1880 to
9 100 p. m.
Invitations are out for the mar
riage of Miss Nellie G.. Hill to Rev.
Geo. f. Bragg, Jr., of Norfolk, Va,
Tuesday morning, Sept. 20. at 10
o'clock, at st. Stephens Episcopal
Church, Petersburg, Va.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
AN EVENINGS PLEASURE.
Hampton, Va.Sept. 10 tb. .87

Hampton, Va.Sept. 10 th. .87
A very pleasant evening was spent
at Neal Cottage, Fortress Monroe
by the little Meals and their many
friends, Sept. 9th. The occasion
being an ''evening pleasure" was
highly enjoyed by all present. The
little folks begun to assemble at
five o'clock and by nine o'clock.
their places were filled by older
heads, after having paid due hon
or to the table filled with all the
delicacies of the season, that had
been prepared by Mrs. and Mr..
Neal. The table was beautifully
arranged, and reflects great credit
on both the host aud hostess, a
highly afable couple. The chill
dren being so numerous, I shall
only mention few of the adults
who were present at this favorite
summer resort. On the above
named evening, where so many of
our Washington friends had wiled
a way the summer hours.
Mrs. Levett and her niece Miss.
Bulah Thompson, Mrs. Thomas,
Misses Peakes, Miss. Eva A. Chase
Messrs Malery, Waters, and Guy.
HAMPTON CORRESPONDENT.
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17
THE BAPTIST s. S. UNION
OFFICERS INSTALLED. THE p
DENTS ADDRESS.

Notwithstanding the rain last
Sabbath afternoon, quite a large
crowd assembled at the Liberty
Baptist Church, corner of 18th and
E streets, n W., the occasion be-
ing the installment of officers OF
the Baptist Sunday School Union,
School trustee Lewis A. Cornish,
made the installation address,
which was instructive to those
who intend to administer the at-
fairs of the Baptist Sunday School
Union. The following officers
were installed: Alexander Hamil-
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17

5lS ID ST., 8. e.,'where the BEE is for sale,)
A club of young men belonging
to the Capital City Guard gave a
picnic last Thursday evening at
Proctors garden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Herbert re-
turned to the city from Pinney
Point Monday.
Mr.. j. G. Lancaster has returned
from Deer Park.
Mr.. Thomas Williams has re-
turned from Oakland.
Among those who left Wednes-
day evening for Philadelphia OIL
the excursion given by the Capital
City Guard, we're: Miss Josephine
Finney, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jack
son, Mrs. S. B. Hutton, Mrs. Ma
mie Ford and others.
Mr.. Joseph Mcdaniel and Miss
Josephine E. Over were married
on thursday sept. aG o O'CLOCK at
8 o'clock at the residence Of the
bride 424 1st ST., s. g. Miss Over of
Washington, D. c., and Mt.
Mcdaniel of Virginia. The cere,
mony was performed by her
Brother 'in-law, Rev. A. j. Miller OF
Natchez, Miss.
MT. John Dade, Sr., one of the
oldest residence of East Washing.
ton, after a long and painful illness,
departed this life eight minutes
past 10 O'Clock on Wednesday
morning Sept. 18th. The funeral
took place from Ebenezer NJ. e.
church at 8 o'clock.
If you want to get a neat and easy
shave call on Prof J. w. Fowler,
31S 3rd st., Sc
The Washington bee., 1887-09-17

ton, President; 1st vice president,
Rev. A. s. Thomas; End vice presi-
ident Stephen johnson, Miss M.
E. Pryor, recording sec'ty; G. E.
Brown, corresponding sec'ty; and
Rev. W. J. Howard, treasurer.
After Mr.. Cornish had delivered
his address. the president, Mr..
Hamilton, among other thing
said, that he thanked the Union
for having reelected him, and
that he had nothing against those
who opposed and voted against
his reelection; that he was a SER
want of God and the people, and
he would do all in his power 10
bring the Union upon a sure and
substantial foundation. At the
conclusion of bis address he intro
duced Mrs. Williams, q mission
ary and temperance advocate,
who advised all present to use
their influence with those who
signed liquor licenses.
Mr.. Max6eld, of the 2nd Baptist
Church, congratulated Mrs. Will
liams and said, that she had done
great good in his section of the
city, Mr.. w. calvin Chase, of
the BEE, was Lext introduced.
He made a brief review of the
work the Union had done and
was doing in the community. ard
assured those present that oppo-
sition sometimes demonstrated
the kind of metal that was in a
person; opposition said he, often
made small men great and great
men small. Mr.. Ricks, of the
"Advocate" was called upon to
speak, but he declined on account
of the lateness of the hour. The
President announced the following
committees.
Executive Board tor the year
Sept. '87 TO Aug. '88: J. B. Mil.
Ter, Rev. A. s. Thomas, G. B.
Braxton, Aquilla Sayles, Emma
| Mccall, Cornelius Williams, M.
E. Pryor, and A. Hamilton.
Visiting committee for the year
commencing Sept. 'S7, ending
Aug. '87: A I'll. Catlette, Miss L.
A. Rose, J. A. Taylor, J. C.
Smith, Miss s A Slaughter, j III
Mcdowell, Miss Cuetta shep
pard, jamie Pollard, Lula Gar
nette, Rev. w. H Scott, Ida E
White, Mary jackson, M. Thomp
son, Winfield Duffeld, E. s. Har
ris, J. L. Howard, Miss Ella
Jones, T. K. Richardson, Samue
Grantlin, Mrs. Isiah Lewis, chair
man.
| Auditing committee for tn
year Sept. '86 to Aug. 'S7: 9. W
Davis, w. O. Holmes, Prof. W
B. johnson, Chairman.
The receipts during the yea
Sept, '86 to Aug. '87:
$17s.37
Expenditures 102.45
Balance S75.92